Project Supervision Participant Guide

by NCCER

• ISBN13: 9780131035959
• ISBN10: 0131035959
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-31
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes: Orientation to the Job, Human Relations and Problem Solving, Safety, Quality Control, Contract and Construction Documents, Document Control and Estimating, Planning and Scheduling, and Resource Control and Cost Awareness. Instructor Supplements Instructors: Product supplements may be ordered directly through OASIS athttp://oasis.pearson.com. For more information contact your Pearson NCCER/Contren Sales Specialist athttp://nccer.pearsonconstructionbooks.com/store/sales.aspx. Annotated Instructor's Guide Paperback (includes transparency masters) 0-13-103596-7

Table of Contents

(Total Level Hours: 85)

MT201-01 Orientation to the Job (5 Hours)

Introduces the trainee to the history of the construction industry and to organization theory. Covers the phases of a construction project and the role and duties of the supervisor.   

 

MT202-01 Human Relations and Problem Solving (20 Hours)

Focuses on the communication process and developing effective communication and leadership skills. Compares problem solving to decision making. Discusses potential human relations difficulties and how to resolve them.

 

MT203-01 Safety (7.5 Hours)

Covers the supervisor’s role in job site safety, the true cost of accidents, and how to train and involve all employees in job safety. Includes OSHA safety inspections. 

 

MT204-01 Quality Control (5 Hours)

Defines quality control and the types of quality control. Explains how to incorporate quality and safety through effective communication, document control, and inspections.

 

MT205-01 Contract and Construction Documents (5 Hours)

Covers understanding and interpreting construction drawings, technical specifications, and as-built drawings. Includes different types of bidding, contracts, change orders, closeout documents, and more. 

 

MT206-01 Document Control and Estimating (10 Hours)

Provides an introduction to using and maintaining document control. Defines the elements of material, labor, and equipment estimates and how to develop, organize, and look for errors in an estimate.

 

MT207-01 Planning and Scheduling (17.5 Hours)

Introduces the stages of planning, how to implement a plan, and how to coordinate with other contractors. Includes planning resources, materials, equipment, tools, and labor.  Discusses short- and long-term schedules. 

 

MT208-01 Resource Control and Cost Awareness (15 Hours)

Teaches the trainee how to measure job site productivity and how to increase it. Discusses resource, material, tool, equipment, labor, quality, and cost and resource control. Introduces cost awareness and types of reports.